CUED SPEECH AS A TOOL TO OVERCOME DIFFICULTIES IN ENGLISH PHONETICS ACQUISITION BY THE CHINESE STUDENTS OF PHILOLOGICAL DEPARTMENT

Abstract

The paper argues the possibility of using a special visual mode of communication to improve English phonemic awareness by Chinese students. The analysis of existing techniques to teach word rhythm considering the differences in Chinese and English pronunciation has been made. Keywords: CUED speech, phonemic awareness, handshape, visual, phoneme.